The Gamer Escape templates are constructed to be as user-friendly as possible, but because of some software limitations there are sometimes some unintuitive fields.
This template is used for all Non-Playable Characters (NPC). This mainly means humanoid characters in-game, however, this template can also be used for inanimate items that the player interacts with (i.e. crates) or non-humanoid characters that are interacted with (i.e. friendly monsters).
This template should not be used for mobs that are fought.
We've placed the entire item template below and explain each line, explaining what it's for and what data you can enter for it. The template lines are located in the boxes surrounded by the dashed line with the description for it underneath.
Unless otherwise indicated, you do not need to use any wiki coding (i.e. brackets).
In almost all cases, NPC pages are generated automatically and do not need to be updated by users. However, there are some rare cases in which an NPC will need a manually created page, such as those who appear during FATEs and instanced duties.
Contents
- 1 FAQ
- 2 Main Template
- 3 Subpages
- 3.1 Image
- 3.2 Player Data
- 3.3 Map
- 3.4 Dialogue
FAQ[edit]
There is a message on NPC pages saying not to edit them. How do I add notes, images, or a bio?
All of this info goes on the Player Data subpage.
These two NPCs are actually the same person. Should their pages be merged?Due to the process that automatically generates NPC pages, an NPC who appears under more than one name will have multiple pages created for them. Instead of merging pages, simply add to their biography a link to the other NPC on the Player Data subpage (i.e. "He is also known as [other name]", "She is later introduced as [other name]", etc.).
This NPC fights me after I talk to them, or at some other point in a quest. Can I put the mob infobox on the NPC's page?No, this will cause errors with how pages are handled. Each one needs its own page (i.e. "Assailant (NPC)" and "Assailant (Enemy)").
Main Template[edit]
{{ARR Infobox NPC| Patch = The patch in which the NPC was introduced.
| Name =
The name of the NPC you are adding. This must match the name of the page exactly.
| Level =
If known, the level, or level range, of the NPC (i.e. "50" or "25-35").
| Race =
If known, the race of the NPC (i.e. "Hyur", "Elezen", etc.). If the NPC is a beastman or monster, put "Non-Humanoid". If the NPC is an inanimate object (i.e. a crate), put "object".
| Gender =
If known, the gender of the NPC (i.e. "Male" or "Female").
| Clan =
If known, the clan of the NPC (i.e. "Midlander", "Plainsfolk", etc.). If the NPC is an inanimate object, put the object type (i.e. "Crate").
| IDs =
The IDs of map subpages that correspond to locations this NPC is present at. Separate by commas.
| Appearance IDs =
The IDs of any subpages that show the data of an NPC's physical appearance and gear. Separate by commas.
| Dialogue =
The IDs of any subpages that show the NPC's dialogue. Separate by commas.
| Last Position =
The ID of the map subpage which displays the last place this NPC was seen.
| Event =
The name of any seasonal events this NPC is part of (with the year included). Separate by commas.
Subpages[edit]
Image[edit]
Every NPC should have a screenshot showing how they appear in-game. If an NPC is missing a screenshot, it can be added by clicking on the 
icon on the right side of the template. There are a few guidelines we have for optimal and consistent NPC screenshots:
- The section for the screenshot is a narrow box, in order to accommodate the map of the NPC's location. Image width will be constrained to around 220px to fit this box. As such, it's best for screenshots to be much taller than they are wide. Note that this may not always be doable for non-humanoid NPCs with a different shape. One thing that can help is keeping some vertical space above and below the NPC in the screenshot.
- The screenshot should contain the NPC's name over their head. This may not be possible for characters who only appear during cutscenes.
- Try to get a screenshot that doesn't have other characters in it besides the subject of the page. Also avoid getting parts of the HUD into the image (aside from the character's name or the quest icon over their head).
- Clear weather and good lighting make for an ideal screenshot, provided the character appears in a location where this is possible.
- A non-optimal screenshot is still better than no screenshot at all, so go ahead and upload the image even if it doesn't meet all of these guidelines. If it could be improved, place the template
{{Picture Replace}}in the Summary portion of the upload, which will make it easier for other editors to find. A reason can also be provided, for example:{{Picture Replace|screenshot taken during thunderstorm}}
For a more in-depth guide at how screenshots should be taken, see our NPC screenshot tutorial.
Player Data[edit]
Every NPC will need a Player Data subpage, located at "[NPC Name]/Player Data". For NPCs who were automatically generated, this is generally where users should go to update info about the NPC.
{{Player Data| Name = The name of the NPC. This must match the name of the NPC page exactly.
| Full Name =
If known, the full name of the NPC (i.e. "Alphinaud Leveilleur"). Names of NPCs in instanced duties are often titles (i.e. "Haurchefaunt of the Silver Fuller"), and should not be entered in this field.
| Title =
If known, the title of the NPC, either displayed in brackets by their name or mentioned in dialogue. (i.e. "Battlecraft Supplier", "Mender"). Names of NPCs in instanced duties are often titles (i.e. "Haurchefaunt of the Silver Fuller"), and should be entered in full in this field.
| Affiliation =
If known, the affiliation of the NPC (i.e. "Gridania," "Ul'dah", "Limsa Lominsa", "Garlemald", "Ishgard").
| Occupation =
If known, the occupation of the NPC.
| Employer =
If known, the employer of the NPC (i.e. "Brugaire Consortium", "Black Rabbit Traders").
| Biography =
Biographical information about the NPC. This field accepts wiki mark-ups.
| Pre-Calamity Dialogue =
In-game dialogue from before the Calamity (i.e. 1.x dialogue). This field accepts wiki mark-ups. Consider using {{Dialoguebox}} template.
| Etymology =
Add any information about how the origins of the name of NPC. This field accepts wiki mark-ups.
| Notes =
Add any notes that don't fit anywhere else here. This field accepts wiki mark-ups.
|Images =}}
Add any additional images related to the NPC, separated by commas. Just add the file name and extension as uploaded to the wiki ("File:" is not needed). Adding a caption to these images can be done as in the following example:
Character.png{{!}}The character sitting in a chairMap[edit]
Map subpages are used to indicate locations where the NPC can be found. A new subpage must be made for each location. These are located at [NPC Name]/Map/[Map ID]. The ID can be anything (i.e. "Map1", "FateID"), as long as it is distinct from other maps for the same NPC. Once a map page is made, it will need to be added to the "IDs" field on the main template in order for it to display. Be sure to also update the "Last Location" field accordingly.
{{NPCMap | base = The map image used for the zone. Just add the file name and extension as uploaded to the wiki ("File:" is not needed).
| float_link =
The name of the NPC. This must match the name of the NPC page exactly.
| float_caption =
The name of the NPC to be displayed in the tooltip.
| float_caption_coordinates =
The coordinates to be displayed in the tooltip, i.e. (x:11.5, y:13.7).
| x = | y =
The coordinates of the NPC's location on the map, where the X will appear on the image. Note that this is not the in-game coordinates, but rather the coordinates on the image. You will need to preview your changes to ensure that the X is in the correct spot.
| zone =
The zone where the NPC is located (i.e. "Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks").
| npc_id =
This should match the ID the map was created under.
| patch =
The patch this instance of the NPC was introduced in (not necessarily the same as the patch the NPC itself was introduced in).
| Sublocation =
The area or landmark within the zone where the NPC is located (i.e. "The Drowning Wench").
| Event = }}
The name of the seasonal event this instance of the NPC is associated with (with the year included).
Dialogue[edit]
Dialogue subpages are used to display an NPC's dialogue, and more than one page can be made for a single NPC for situations like a character who appears as part of multiple quests or duties. These are located at [NPC Name]/[Dialogue ID]/Dialogue. Once a dialogue page is made, it will need to be added to the "Dialogue" field on the main template in order for it to display.
Dialogue should use the {{Dialoguebox}} template, for example:
{{Dialoguebox|Little Ladies' Day (2012)|Consider it a token of favor from me, the Little Lady of the Town. Don't forget to say thank you!|collapsed}}